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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,272.67, 45,381.33 and 12,743.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,272.67, 45,381.33 and 12,743.73 is: 19,103.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,272.67 : 45,381.33 = 12,743.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,272.67/45,381.33 = 12,743.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,272.67x = 45,381.33 × 12,743.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,272.67x = 578,327,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,327,416.56/30,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,103.94

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